Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $72.43 | 8.205% | $78.3729 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.44 | 7.243% | $109.8597 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #3 | $27.91 | 10.575% | $30.8615 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.80 | 6.351% | $94.4397 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
Purchase #5 | $107.80 | 8.293% | $116.7399 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.61 | 5.846% | $181.6423 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.49 | 8.829% | $257.3697 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.48 | $869.2857 | $869.28 | $869.25 | $869.30 |